CH-53 Sea Stallion

Country of OriginUSA.

Similar AircraftHH-3E Jolly Green Giant, SH-3 Sea King, Super Frelon, Mi-26 Halo.

CrewTwo on flight deck.

RoleHeavy-assault transport (55 equipped troops, vehicles, guns), rescue.

ArmamentUsually none.

DimensionsLength: 67 ft (20.46 m). Rotor diameter: 72 ft, 3 in (22.04 m).

CH-53 Sea Stallion WEFT Description

WingsLarge, six-blade main rotor mounted on a long hump above the body midsection.

Engine(s)Two turboshafts mounted high and outside the body midsection.

FuselageLarge, boat-shaped with rounded nose. Body tapers to rear. Glassed-in cockpit. Upswept rear section. Landing gear pods at lower midsection.

TailOne tapered flat on right side of swept-back fin. Rotor on left side of fin.

CH-53 Sea Stallion

Countries which Fly the CH-53 Sea Stallion

Germany, Iran, Israel, United States of America.

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